SBA Underwriter - Remote

Zions Bancorporation; Midvale (UT); Remote; USD 55,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier financial services company as an SBA Underwriter, where your expertise in credit analysis and commercial lending will make a significant impact. This role involves underwriting SBA guaranteed loans, analyzing financial statements, and collaborating with Relationship Managers to ensure compliance with banking regulations. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values your contributions and offers opportunities for career growth. With a commitment to community and customer success, this position provides a chance to thrive in a dynamic industry while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible work schedule.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Health Savings Accounts

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Cash Bonus Awards

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in commercial credit underwriting or related field.
• Basic knowledge of SBA loan requirements and credit analysis.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite SBA guaranteed loan products ensuring adherence to policies.
• Evaluate and analyze loan applications for approval or denial.

Skills

Commercial Credit Underwriting

Financial Analysis

Risk Assessment

Customer Relations

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's in Finance

Bachelor's in Business

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word Processing Software

Job description

Did you know that Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies with total assets exceeding $70 billion? With local management teams at the helm in 11 western states, Zions is dedicated to making a difference in their local communities. At Zions, we haven’t forgotten who keeps us in business, meaning we’re committed to the success of our customers, and our employees. Here, the possibilities are endless – come for a job, stay for a career. This position is eligible for remote work schedule. The ideal candidate will reside within the footprint of Zions Bancorporation.

The ideal candidate for the SBA Underwriter position will have the skills and experience necessary to:

1. Underwrite SBA guaranteed loan products, primarily 7a, Express, and 504 loans ensuring adherence to SBA SOP, bank policies, banking regulations and laws.
2. Compile data as it relates to the preparation of credit packages (or pre-screens) incorporating spreads, cash flow, value of related collateral, appraisals, audits and other data.
3. Interpret outcome of analysis and prepares summary, recommendations and may make joint presentations with Relationship Manager (RM) to Credit Approvers on renewals and new loans submitted.
4. Evaluate, analyze and form opinions for the approving or denying of commercial, commercial RE, and/or business banking loan applications.
5. Spread financial statements, identify credit strengths and weaknesses, provide detailed and documented analysis of credit worthiness.
6. Identify risk and mitigating factors related to conducting a thorough credit analysis for approval.
7. Respond to internal and external customer inquiries.
8. Recommend exceptions based on findings.
9. May work closely with Relationship Manager on the more complex aspects of loan structuring, including long term, fixed vs. variable rates, pre-payment penalty and other variables.
10. May have authority to approve loans beyond the organization’s guidelines.
11. Senior most level may function as a lead and be responsible for second level approvals.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

1. Requires a Bachelor's in Finance, Business, Accounting or a related field and 1+ year commercial, commercial real estate credit or small business underwriting, spread analysis, lending, underwriting concepts, practices and procedures or other directly related experience.
2. A combination of education and experience may meet qualifications.
3. Basic knowledge of commercial, commercial RE and/or small business credit underwriting, spread analysis, lending, underwriting concepts, practices and procedures.
4. Basic knowledge of C&I and CRE loan requirements with the ability to identify risk and mitigating factors related to conducting a thorough credit analysis for approval. Knowledge of balance sheets, income and cash flow statements.
5. Good understanding of commercial and/or small business lending policies and procedures and general banking laws and regulations.
6. Ability to analyze and research financial statements, business plans, credit reports, debt ratios and loan to value information.
7. Possess good judgment, ability to make sound decisions.
8. Ability to accept responsibility and handle confidential information.
9. Must have good customer relations and communication skills.
10. Must be a self-starter, dependable, accurate in completing responsibilities with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
11. Working knowledge of various related software applications, including spreadsheets, word processing, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of the SBA SOP (Standard Operating Procedures).
2. 3+ years of direct SBA underwriting experience including 7a, Express, and 504 loans.
3. Experience underwriting commercial loans with a construction component (i.e. – ground-up construction, building expansion, tenant improvements).

Benefits:

1. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
2. Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
3. Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
4. Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
5. 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
6. Salary Range – Depending on experience
7. Level II - $55,500 to $81,400
8. Level III - $65,625 to $96,250
9. Level IV - $78,375 to $114,950
10. Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
11. Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
12. Employee Ambassador preferred banking products
13. Employees may, at the company’s discretion, be eligible to receive a cash bonus award

This position will be open until filled.

All candidates, including those with criminal histories will be considered for employment. However, a background check adjudicated consistently with the FDIC Section 19 regulation will be completed on any candidate who accepts a conditional job offer from the Company. Because the Company is a financial institution, the FDIC guidelines apply to all positions within the company and as such any and all job duties have a direct relationship to a candidate’s criminal history and that criminal history would need to align with the FDIC Section 19 regulations.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association prohibits illegal discrimination and reaffirms its policy of providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), by extending equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship, protected veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate because of a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Zions will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members with regard to all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at [e-mail] or 801/844-7618. Please email your resume/cover letter, indicate what position you are interested in and include "Accommodation needed" in the subject line to ensure your information is routed to the appropriate contact.